Final · Kickoff
2009 Regular season · Week 12 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 at home at Georgia Dome in Week 12 of the 2009 regular season on November 29, 2009. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Falcons to 6–5 and dropped the Buccaneers to 1–10. It was the Buccaneers’ third straight loss. The Buccaneers finished 2009 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2009 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 13–10 on December 14, 2008. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 20–10 on January 3, 2010.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Buccaneers lead the series 11–6 after meeting No. 17 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
